BME: Body Modification Ezine

A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News, Events, and Culture

One More For The Road

Written by

Jordan Ginsberg


The last time we saw work from the great Kyle Cotterman, he was cold tattooin’ lesbian vampires, and O, the people across the land did rejoice. This time around, Tim checks in with this incredible (and very fresh) Cotterman-inked portrait of his son, Casper, done at the Sturbridge Tattoo & Arts Festival in Sturbridge, Massachussetts.

See more in “Portrait Tattoos“ (Tattoos)

Comments

17 responses to “One More For The Road”

  1. Natasha Avatar
    Natasha

    Gorgeous. Reminds me of the work that someone I know does.

  2. Ron Avatar
    Ron

    Faces usually look like crap but this is amazing..

  3. Meaghan Avatar
    Meaghan

    If I ever get a portrait tattoo, I’m going to hunt down this artist. Amazing work!! Plus the kid’s got the best baby picture ever to show people when he’s older.

  4. Ceci Avatar
    Ceci

    what great colours. you jus wanna pinch his little cheeks!

  5. Molly Avatar
    Molly

    Now THIS is a portrait tattoo.

  6. Jessyka Avatar
    Jessyka

    Look at those eyes! What a little cutie! Really amazing portrait work

  7. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Holy shit, this is phenomenal work

  8. socialcoma Avatar
    socialcoma

    Man that kid is fucking young for acne and oh shit HERPES

  9. The sky conspires to swallow me. Avatar
    The sky conspires to swallow me.

    This is fantastic!

  10. Candice Avatar
    Candice

    baby that just drank blood on a leash? cool

  11. trailerparkjesus Avatar
    trailerparkjesus

    the colors are gorgeous..

    but the eyes are a little too “buggy” for me. They look off for some reason

  12. jon Avatar
    jon

    Is that done with a pneumatic tattoo machine?

  13. Aviram Avatar
    Aviram

    WOW, just WOW.
    i love it.

  14. Smurf666 Avatar
    Smurf666

    8, that’s good.

  15. Xenobiologista Avatar
    Xenobiologista

    @socialcoma: that was my first thought too…it looks like the poor kid has some nasty cold sores.

  16. blackarmtim Avatar
    blackarmtim

    It’s actually spaghetti-o’s on his face….the actual picture is on my IAM page…

  17. Pidge Avatar
    Pidge

    The colors look metallic.

Latest Tattoo, Piercing, and Body Modification News

  • Twelve Points to the Sky
    by Jonathon
    There’s a particular kind of magic that happens at your first big suspension gathering when you arrive with nerves, an open heart, and the quiet hope of flight. Guided by the encouragement of mentor Lynn Loheide and driven by the quiet confidence of belonging, Alex… Read more: Twelve Points to the Sky
  • Ontario SusCon 2025
    by Jonathon
    In March 2025, BME attended the Ontario Suspension Convention in Hamilton, hosted by the Kevin Donaghy and the Ontario Suspension Collective. We had the pleasure to take part and help document the event, but also run a booth to sell a bunch of old (but… Read more: Ontario SusCon 2025
  • Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
    by Nef
    Dear BME Community, We’ve been gone far too long, but BME is back to give people a voice, a space, a community. With time everything evolves, and BME may be different than you remember. Our goal is to stay true to Shannon and Rachel’s values… Read more: Welcome Back to Body Modification Ezine
  • BME Social Media
    by Nef
    Word of mouth has been our method of reuniting the community, and it has brought a substantial amount of us together. I am inspired by your loyalty and I want to remind more people of BME’s existence. In 2020 we gained control over @bmezine on… Read more: BME Social Media
  • BMEShop
    by Nef
    Despite the hurricanes in 2015 which destroyed almost all of what Rachel owned, she managed to save the original inventory from BME. We have relisted some of the stock on BMEShop.com with the hopes you may be interested.  Our first drop includes a selection of… Read more: BMEShop
  • Rachel Larratt 1980-2022
    by Jen Savage
    Unfortunately, when we lost some of the ModBlog content, it included the post about Rachel’s passing. (Original Post) Rachel passed away on June 22, 2022. She died in her sleep. Even now, it’s extremely difficult to write this post. Rachel meant so much to so… Read more: Rachel Larratt 1980-2022